Major Problems with 2001 Kia Rio Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2001 Kia Rio

2001 Kia Rio FRONTAL Victims: 3

2001 Kia Rio FRONTAL Victims: 2

2001 Kia Rio SEAT BELTS Victims: 2

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Problems with ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION and RIM are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Kia Rio owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING vehicle shakes and vibrates and shuts off without prior warning. dealership is aware of problem.*ak...	20 ~ 17837 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER this vehicle was wonderful at first...then problems. from the check engine light coming on an the overdrive light flashing to...	19 ~ 12594 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN this vehicle was wonderful at first...then problems. from the check engine light coming on an the overdrive light flashing to...	17 ~ 5625 miles
AIR BAGS consumer states air bag light comes on and stays on has been fixed once and now it is back on	17 ~ 5776 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the day after purchase the consumer noticed a significant decrease in power the vehicle had trouble shifting the check engine	16 ~ 3625 miles
WHEELS while driving the driver heard a noise from the rear end of the vehicle. the noise is as a result	14 ~ 25286 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING consumer is reporting premature wear of the engine mounts and a rattling noise coming from the engine area while idling...	13 ~ 13895 miles
RIM > WHEELS the front wheel rims have cracked for the 4th time. the rims make a loud noise the vehicle drives different...	13 ~ 44910 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS the day after purchase the consumer noticed a significant decrease in power the vehicle had trouble shifting the check engine	12 ~ 551 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE while driving a motorist flashed their lights to get consumers attention consumer noticed vehicle was on fire an automotive analyst...	11 ~ 11578 miles
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION wheel bearings have failed 3 times in 6 weeks...twice rt rear once lt rear...brakes have been making noise since car	8 ~ 29874 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM engine check light came on within months of purchase. dealer has advised consumer that vehicle had an electrical problem. vehicle	8 ~ 17661 miles
EQUIPMENT i bought my car used and have had it for only six months. i read the other complaints filed and...	7 ~ 16094 miles
SUSPENSION while driving engine light came on causing vehicle to vibrate vehicle almost caught on fire. *ak...	7 ~ 22425 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES while trying to get out of a parking space steering wheel made a very loud grinding noise when ever turning...	7 ~ 23701 miles
TIRES i bought my new kia rio in september of last year its only 9 months old and has 19 000...	6 ~ 4000 miles
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE dealer says contamination in gas tank-fuel coil replace fuel pump clean lines etc.....	6 ~ 769 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brakes would stick and pedal would go to floor. vehicle was not stopping. has happened 4 different times. been to	6
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC after vehicle has set for a long period of time with engine off. when applying brakes at a stop the	5 ~ 8000 miles
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS while driving airbag light illuminated. took vehicle to dealer who stated that air bags were inoperable and would not deploy....	5 ~ 19400 miles
HUBCAP/COVER > WHEELS consumer is reporting premature wear of the engine mounts and a rattling noise coming from the engine area while idling...	4 ~ 32500 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL at 27mph vehicle started to accelerate to 70mph with no deceleration even when applying brakes. cause unknown. dealer notified.*ak...	4 ~ 8750 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION when driving and without prior warning vehicle will shake and vibrate. dealership is aware of problem.*ak...	4
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS right rear seat belt assembly is being replaced by dealership from rubbing clips seat belt frayed and begun coming apart.	4
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM on two occasions vehicle stalled out and died at highway speeds without warning. dealer has inspected vehicle twice and could	4
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE air leaks around the doors the doors were adjusted which has only somewhat corrected the problem vehicle is equipped with...	4
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES both door locks get stuck on both the passenger side and drivers side. we have had to climb in the...	3 ~ 123167 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2001 kia reo brakes wet compleatly out becase of rused out brak lining the bottom of the car is all...	3 ~ 30000 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS while driving air bag warning lightappeared on the dashboard intermittently. *ak...	3 ~ 46333 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING consumer stated both sides of the headlights are pointed in a upward position. making it difficult to see at night.*ak	3 ~ 13767 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS while driving brakes were sqeaking and hesistating when braking. took vehicle dealer and they readjusted brakes. in february of 2002	3
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i was driving home from work and when i was approximately 1 minute from my home my check engine light...	3 ~ 31333 miles
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM engine check light came on within months of purchase. dealer has advised consumer that vehicle had an electrical problem. vehicle	3 ~ 46667 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM engine check light came on within months of purchase. dealer has advised consumer that vehicle had an electrical problem. vehicle	3
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING engine check light comes on repeatedly with cause unknown. the only corrective action dealership did was to change a code...	3 ~ 433 miles
SEAT BELTS 9+this vehicle was involved in an accident in which the it was impacted on the passenger's side front. upon impact...	2
STEERING vehicle skids repeatedly during normal operation. handles poorly. air bags did not deploy after head on collision. *nlm...	2
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i bought my car used and have had it for only six months. i read the other complaints filed and...	2
FLOOR SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 2001 kia rio transmission has failed after only 40 000 miles. the company won't replace it unless we pay them	2 ~ 43583 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS vehicle driver side seat belt is inoperative. belt does not stay fastened after being buckled. please provide more details. ts...	2
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE consumer smelled burning rubber and then the vehicle stalled and flames emitted from under the hood. the insurance inspector indicated...	2 ~ 11000 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN while driving at any speed and with no warning transmission will stall when vehicle manually switches gears. dealer notified. *ak...	2
WEBBING > FRONT > SEAT BELTS shoulder belt for rear left seating position is beginning to fray and tear. dealership has not examined vehicle for this	2 ~ 25000 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN this vehicle was wonderful at first...then problems. from the check engine light coming on an the overdrive light flashing to...	2 ~ 18500 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE dt: the caller said the dealer made new holes in the frame to put the bolts in. the dealer cut...	2 ~ 650 miles
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM key jams in ignition. *ak...	2
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY windshield wipers failintermittently during inclement weather reducing visibility of driver. dealership has examined vehicle three times and replaced linkages andwiring	2 ~ 26298 miles
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS seat belt jammed after use of lap and shoulder by a 41 pound child . seat belt is broken from	2
VISIBILITY engine check light comes on repeatedly with cause unknown. the only corrective action dealership did was to change a code...	2 ~ 26298 miles
BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE air leaks around the doors the doors were adjusted which has only somewhat corrected the problem vehicle is equipped with...	2
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while turning on the vehicle engine check light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. vehicle was taken to the	2 ~ 7500 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY windows fog up defroster does not defrost side windows resulting in not being able to see out of side windows.*ak...	2
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE dealer says contamination in gas tank-fuel coil replace fuel pump clean lines etc.....	2
BODY > STRUCTURE parked car at work came back out and the door lock was down tried to pull up but is stuck...	1 ~ 129500 miles
ENGINE parked car at work came back out and the door lock was down tried to pull up but is stuck...	1 ~ 129500 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT it is difficult to enter the car with the key and when i pull the door handle the lock drops...	1 ~ 140000 miles
STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM it is difficult to enter the car with the key and when i pull the door handle the lock drops...	1 ~ 140000 miles
VALVE > TIRES i purchased new tires around february 2007 from sears at the virginia center commons store location. within three weeks between...	1 ~ 83659 miles
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES i purchased new tires around february 2007 from sears at the virginia center commons store location. within three weeks between...	1 ~ 83659 miles
AXLE HUBS > POWER TRAIN vehicle started to vibrate like wheels were out of balance. turned into driveway driver side rear wheel fell off...	1 ~ 107695 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dash lights will not work. come off and on. check engine also comes off and on. repaired twice still comes...	1 ~ 118000 miles
INJECTORS > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE my car had a recall because of stalling issues before also again when i had this problem the fuel injector...	1 ~ 60000 miles
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 mph and depressing the clutch pedal the gear shifter would not change gears...	1 ~ 47000 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION dt*: the contact stated while the tires were being rotated at an independent repair shop it was determined the front...	1 ~ 90400 miles
HUB > FRONT > SUSPENSION wheel came apart while driving down the highway at 55 pmh. there was a noise before the wheel came. the...	1 ~ 69400 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY front driver's plastic door mechanism broke while exiting the vehicle dealer replaced the mechanism at consumer's expense of$210.00. *ak...	1
U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE > LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY > SPRINGS consumer heard a squealing noise in the right front side of vehicle. she was not sure whether it was a...	1
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER since december '03 check engine light has come on at least a dozen times. on 2 occassions car bucks while...	1 ~ 36000 miles
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER > EQUIPMENT vehicle skids repeatedly during normal operation. handles poorly. air bags did not deploy after head on collision. *nlm...	1
MOTOR > REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY the windshield wipers worked intermittently. *jb the wipers stopped during a snow storm. the dealer stated that the problem was	1
CARBURETOR SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE second time in 6 months that the catalytic converter has fallen apart and caused the car to stop also 2nd	1
COLUMN SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION consumer is reporting premature wear of the engine mounts and a rattling noise coming from the engine area while idling...	1
REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY consumer is reporting premature wear of the engine mounts and a rattling noise coming from the engine area while idling...	1
AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN consumer is reporting premature wear of the engine mounts and a rattling noise coming from the engine area while idling...	1
SEAL > AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY consumer is reporting premature wear of the engine mounts and a rattling noise coming from the engine area while idling...	1
HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING consumer is reporting premature wear of the engine mounts and a rattling noise coming from the engine area while idling...	1
FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i have had my kia for 3 years now (bought on april 24 2001) after only having it one year(april...	1 ~ 9000 miles
CABLES > 12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle lost power while driving vehicle tow to dealer dealer tightened negative cable and recharged battery. feel free to provide	1
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING my brake lights have blown out 4 times...the first time i took it to an advanced auto parts store and...	1
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE vehicle stalls out while driving and will not restart vehicle tow to dealer informed that the fuel cap was loose	1
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS brakes are not working properly resulting in extended stopping distance. also dealer has replaced brake pad s but problems still	1
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dt: the caller said the dealer made new holes in the frame to put the bolts in. the dealer cut...	1 ~ 1300 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING dt: the caller said the dealer made new holes in the frame to put the bolts in. the dealer cut...	1 ~ 1300 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dt: the caller said the dealer made new holes in the frame to put the bolts in. the dealer cut...	1 ~ 1300 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT while trying to get out of a parking space steering wheel made a very loud grinding noise when ever turning...	1
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT while trying to get out of a parking space steering wheel made a very loud grinding noise when ever turning...	1
LOCK > TRUNK LID > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES while trying to get out of a parking space steering wheel made a very loud grinding noise when ever turning...	1
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS consume r was traveling at a normal speed and vehicle was hit from the side. upon impact driver's side airbag	1
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i have notified the manufacturer the dealer and the attorney general office maryland. no safety defect listed. *ak...	1
LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES while traveling at 65 mph front hood that covers motor and engine flew up and busted front window. consumer and	1
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY while driving any speed vehicle stalls intermittently dealer has been contacted.*ak. consumer also stated the interior panel around the windshield...	1
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING while driving any speed vehicle stalls intermittently dealer has been contacted.*ak. consumer also stated the interior panel around the windshield...	1
TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING while driving any speed vehicle stalls intermittently dealer has been contacted.*ak. consumer also stated the interior panel around the windshield...	1
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle was not assembled with a horn and vehicle will not pass inspection. dealership is not willing to examine the	1
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i was driving home from work and when i was approximately 1 minute from my home my check engine light...	1 ~ 34000 miles
CONVENTIONAL > PARKING BRAKE while driving emergency brake light illuminated off and on. mechanic stated that the front brake caliper errupted. *ak...	1
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE dealer says contamination in gas tank-fuel coil replace fuel pump clean lines etc.....	1
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS while driving emergency brake light illuminated off and on. mechanic stated that the front brake caliper errupted. *ak...	1
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING while driving vehicle suddenly lost power steering. this was caused by axle failure.*ak...	1 ~ 37000 miles
PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN transmission jumps out of gear when brakes are applied. dealer is replacing transmission. please provide additional information.*ak...	1
REAR WINDOW > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY dealer refused to correct problems with rear window defroster. (nar) ph cb...	1

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